Banana Llama Boba & Cream
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2024, Banana Llama Boba & Cream has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Oakwood restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed interior of microwave soiled. The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This subsection does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified under subsection (7)(b)3(v) of this Rule. 2. The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately cleaned and sanitized the interior surfaces of the microwave.
511-6-1.05(7)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee actively prepping food while wearing bracelets. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Corrective Actions: PIC instructed employee to remove the bracelets and wash their hands before returning to work.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed porous ceiling tiles throughout the main kitchen area as well as unfinished wood by the fryer. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Actions: PIC to contact owner to have ceiling tiles replaced and unfinished wood sealed.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
86
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinking a personal drink from a ceramic mug behind front food service counter where food prep (crafting drinks) takes place. The food employee was also observed to be setting the personal drink in the ceramic mug on prep surfaces behind the front food service counter. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. Corrective Actions: Food employee removed the personal drink from...
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths used for wiping prep surfaces where drinks are made to be stored outside of sanitizer bucket between uses. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). Corrective Actions: Food employee immediately placed the wiping cloths in the chlorine sanitizer bucket.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets to the standing reach-in freezers in the main kitchen to have accumulation of mold-like substance. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Corrective Actions: Food employee stated the gaskets will be cleaned at COB and will be cleaned at a frequency to prevent further accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
86
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in restroom stocked without paper towels. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual, disposable towels; A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; A heated-air hand drying device; or A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Corrective Actions: Manager immediately restocked restroom with new supply of paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Raid insect control spray intended for residential use stored near back exit of facility. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to: Law and this Chapter; Manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food service establishment. Corrective Actions: Manager stated Raid insect control spray will be removed from facility.
511-6-1.07(6)(e)
82
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Secure the front loose metal top counter.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Accumulated food debris was observed on the floor under the fryers.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Accumulated debris was observed on the floor around the Dumpster. The Dumpster is shared with all other facilities.
511-6-1.06(5)(q)
86
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pot of tapioca in the hand sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Note: PIC immediately removed the pot of tapioca from the hand sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Banana Llama Boba & Cream last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Banana Llama Boba & Cream on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Banana Llama Boba & Cream?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Banana Llama Boba & Cream.
How does Banana Llama Boba & Cream compare to other restaurants in Oakwood?
Banana Llama Boba & Cream most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakwood average of 91.
Has Banana Llama Boba & Cream's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Banana Llama Boba & Cream have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Banana Llama Boba & Cream means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Banana Llama Boba & Cream inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Banana Llama Boba & Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.
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